Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
658 students
Southwest Middle School
Savannah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School Richmond Hill, Georgia | Southwest Middle School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,308 | #379 of 482 |
| National rank | #16159 of 50,301 | #13570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 18% |
| city | Richmond Hill | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 21.3).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 18%).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 80.9%).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 528.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School better than Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 21.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School and Southwest Middle School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School: 658. Southwest Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School and Southwest Middle School rank in Georgia?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is 288th of 1,308 and Southwest Middle School is 379th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).